Epigraphic Stratigraphy: is There Any Trace of the Ostrogoths in Early Medieval “Layers” (6th-9th Century)?

Frauzel, Flavia (2022) Epigraphic Stratigraphy: is There Any Trace of the Ostrogoths in Early Medieval “Layers” (6th-9th Century)? In: Between Ostrogothic and Carolingian Italy. Survivals, revivals, ruptures. Reti Medievali E-Book (43). Firenze University Press, Firenze, pp. 149-188. ISBN 978-88-5518-664-3

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Abstract

The short but significant experiment of the Ostrogothic Kingdom in Italy left politically ephemeral albeit culturally surprisingly durable traces in the peninsula. Among them, epigraphy takes centre stage when discussing decrees, laws, and public documents, which are a direct expression of the rulers’ will to gain greater visibility and disseminate their voice. However, epigraphy is also crucial to knowing the names, professions, ideas, and other concepts relating to the ordinary people. This contribution aims to examine a number of issues concerning controversial Germanic names datable between the sixth and seventh century AD, and variably assigned to Ostrogoths, Lombards, and even Carolingians characters; through the lens of these durable materials, which – ironically enough – are monuments both recording contemporary propagandaand everyday life facets, the article will also explore the graphic and epigraphic changes which occurred in Italy between the sixth-ninth centuries.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Early Middle Ages, Late Antiquity, Ostrogoths, Lombards, Germanic names, Epigraphy, Paleography
Subjects:	D History General and Old World > D History (General) > D111 Medieval History
Depositing User:	dr Vincenzo De Luise
Date Deposited:	17 Apr 2024 17:20
Last Modified:	17 Apr 2024 17:20
URI:	http://www.rmoa.unina.it/id/eprint/4911

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